Kwan hosted the discussion to learn more about the state of diversity in the industry and to hear members’ thoughts on what can be done to cultivate a more diverse industry workforce.

During the roundtable discussions, participants explored several questions, such as what the term diversity means to them; what diversity and inclusion look like in their organizations; what their organizations do to attract, recruit and retain a diverse workforce; and what challenges they have experienced in this effort.

“The conversation was really good and is a first step to opening the dialogue about what our industry can do to attract, recruit, train and sustain a diverse workforce,” she says. “As I build PPAI’s diversity and inclusion education program, my conversations with members across the industry and country will guide the work that I do.”